How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 256472 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 256473.
A total of one(1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range : $116,239 - $178,620 / year
What benefits can you look forward to?
- Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Generous Time Off Allowances
- $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Responsibilities*
- This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in the ambulatory care electrophysiology/Device settings.
- Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate care of clinic patients, perform health assessments including patient history/physical examination, diagnostic test, referrals, assign appropriate interventions, place orders, and follow up with the patients.
- The role also includes interpretation, documentation, billing of scheduled and alert remote monitoring data for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients.
- The Advanced Practice Professional will maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, the RN/Clinical Team; streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external UMHS team members and other ambulatory care providers
- Device program Responsibilities would include:
- Will also provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management.
- Practice will be in partnership with attending EP cardiology faculty and fellows.
- Will collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care.
- Coordination of care between clinical care coordinators, physicians and other members of the health care continuum.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, process improvement projects (LEAN), and facilitate growth.
- Participate in the development of policies, procedures and protocols including standards of care.
- Participate in research projects.
- Participate in monthly meetings and case presentation related to patient population.
- Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction
- Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families and health care professionals including workshops, lectures, and in-service programs.
- Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice
- Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by University of Michigan Health System
- Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code
- Provide leadership and demonstrate strong skills of coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to support the patients.
- Serve as a preceptor for APP students
Required Qualifications*
Nurse Practitioner Requirements:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Current specialty certification to practice as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner will be considered if the applicant has five or more years of APP experience in Electrophysiology with five or more years of APP experience in EP device interrogation
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Minimum of three years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA BLS and ACLS required
Physician Assistant Requirements:
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Minimum of three years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA BLS and ACLS required
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
- One year of recent (within the last five years) APP experience caring exclusively for Electrophysiology Adult patients.
- One year of recent (within the last five years) APP ambulatory care experience.
- One or more years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience with interrogating, interpreting and programming CIEDs (pacemakers, defibrillators), including home monitoring follow-up.
- One or more years of recent (withing the last five years) APP experience reviewing echo reports. nuclear medicine studies, PFT, CXR, MRI, and rhythm monitoring (Holter?s, ZIO patches, etc), telemetry and basic ECG interpretation.
- Recent experience providing care to patients with arrhythmias, CIEDs, syncope, heart failure and acute coronary syndromes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; responsive to patient and family preferences and needs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team as evidence by previous experience within the last 2 years.
- Must demonstrate a high level of independent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment
- Demonstrated excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good computer skills including computer documentation and order entry.
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills: Chaired or participated a committee, actively involved in professional organizations, developed protocols, etc.
Work Schedule
? Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
? Location: Cardiovascular Center Clinics or other off-site locations as necessary
Ambulatory Care Work: 80% patient care, 20% administrative time.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Selection Process
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.